How long have you been operating...

[Momof4]

You're only in your second week and worried about burnout? Now I'm worried about you!

I'm in my 5th year and have had ups and downs. This is an everchanging job. We perfect our routines and methods over time, families come and go, sometimes unexpectly which causes a big rip in our plans. But asking advice from our peers, such as on this forum is precious and will save you. This I know for sure.

I wouldn't be where I am today without great advice from people who had been doing home daycare for a long time. I learned to read all the advice then to do what is best in my situation. I also learned another important fact: TAKE VACATIONS!!!

[GymMom]

You're only in your second week and worried about burnout? Now I'm worried about you!

LOL - no need to worry about me - just wondering how long the average dayhome operator thrives in this business! it's good to hear that some of you have been at it for a while and are still enjoying it!

[gcj]

I'm in my 5th year....where has the time gone?!? I plan on doing it for 10 more...at least. There is no other job on the planet that would give me all the perks I have doing this.
There were some rough spots, but now that my kids are both in school full time, it's smooooooooooth sailing! Don't get me wrong...I love my kids, I'm doing this for them, but the constant double standards that are inevitable when your own kids are in their own house and part of the daycare is very difficult.